Do I need a reservation to visit Channel Islands National Park?

Yes. Boat transportation must be booked through Island Packers, and camping reservations are required via Recreation.gov

Is there an entrance fee to enter the park?

There is no park entrance fee; fees apply to boat transport and camping; America the Beautiful passes are accepted

Access is by boat from mainland harbors (Ventura or Santa Barbara); there are no roads on the islands and no in-park shuttles

Yes. Santa Rosa Island has seasonal closures near nesting snowy plovers (Mar 1–Sep 15) and Sandy Point is closed year-round to protect seal rookeries

Landing permits for Santa Cruz Island (The Nature Conservancy property) and San Miguel Island are required; contact scilandingpermit@tnc.org